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Title: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 02 February 2014, 08:48:23 AM
Man alive Kev!
That's set the bar high, those are amazing. You doing a Dougie and winning with the first post!
Jaw droppingly good sir. 8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 02 February 2014, 09:34:58 AM
Thank's Lemmey, it was looking a bit sparse so i thought i,d stick something on, a bit of a one track pony i'm afraid, but i am doing a couple of new bits just for the comp.

cheers,

kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 02 February 2014, 10:03:05 AM
I'm just going to hack the Pendraken server and remove entries such as these ;). But great work Kev 8).
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Rob on 02 February 2014, 10:36:41 AM
Brilliant Kev.

I think you have done me a favour. I normally enter the open category but I think I might "rest" this year after seeing the opposition so early.  :)

Very well done mate  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 02 February 2014, 11:56:29 AM
 ;D ;D, nice one steve, Cheers chaps. Go for it Rob, you have 3 weeks so i'm expecting to see something good  :-bd,

kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Subedai on 02 February 2014, 07:42:57 PM
Well bu**er me, that is nice!!!   

:o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 February 2014, 12:50:40 AM
Very nice goblins Luddite.
Like what you've done with those Shamens...  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 03 February 2014, 05:09:23 AM
2 great entries! Mine are waiting to be posted, but haven't got the time yet to make the pictures  :(


Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 03 February 2014, 06:20:30 AM
Excellent work Luddite, great looking army,


kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 03 February 2014, 10:29:42 AM
fold  :D

great work fellas
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: goat major on 03 February 2014, 01:31:36 PM
eek!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 03 February 2014, 01:33:46 PM
This will be a great category! Just look those first entries!  :o

Hope to have my legion finished in time...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 03 February 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Quote
This will be a great category!

I intend to lower the standard somewhat with my efforts :d :D ;).
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Nosher on 03 February 2014, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 03 February 2014, 02:08:24 PM
I intend to lower the standard somewhat with my efforts :d :D ;).

LIKE :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: fsn on 03 February 2014, 06:09:49 PM
Welcome Dr.Falkenhayn. It's nice to see a proper professional on the forum.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 03 February 2014, 06:27:58 PM
 
Quote from: Steve J on 03 February 2014, 02:08:24 PM
I intend to lower the standard somewhat with my efforts :d :D ;).

;D ;D ;D

I'll happily join you!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 February 2014, 06:54:02 PM
That sci fi entry is brilliant! 8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 04 February 2014, 10:28:59 AM
The only slight problem with this thread at the moment is trying to sort out which class the posts refer to.  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: ronan on 04 February 2014, 10:36:30 AM
Quote from: petercooman on 03 February 2014, 06:27:58 PM

;D ;D ;D

I'll happily join you!

Is there a price for the worst painter ?  :-\  I could post my pics...  ;D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Fenton on 04 February 2014, 12:01:32 PM
Quote from: ronan on 04 February 2014, 10:36:30 AM
Is there a price for the worst painter ?  :-\  I could post my pics...  ;D

yup..1p a figure including basing
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 04 February 2014, 01:43:12 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on 04 February 2014, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: ronan on 04 February 2014, 10:36:30 AM
Is there a price for the worst painter ?  :-\  I could post my pics...  ;D
ah,cmon don't be shy Friend,after all they're really really small Toys,we all know  :D

"bloody" lovely new Entry in the Sci-fi Category from Matt  :) Braaaiiinnnnssss!!!

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g340/MattofMunslow/78e095fb-7d6f-4590-95bf-370e4935d7fb_zps6d760c93.png)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Womble67 on 04 February 2014, 10:29:27 PM
Some brilliant entries so far and the competitions only been open a few days.

take care

andy
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 05 February 2014, 04:24:35 PM
Quote"bloody" lovely new Entry in the Sci-fi Category from Matt  Smiley Braaaiiinnnnssss!!!

Thankyou Dr.F  :-[

and welcome to the forum. You will fit right in here with your fine brush work and ability to prescribe medication  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Roy on 06 February 2014, 07:52:08 PM
er, sorry for this but...where do people post if they want to discuss the competition?

I'm working on a little piece - after biting the bullet and agreeing to come on board for the laugh - but there just seems to be that much banter everywhere, I don't know where to post?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Leon.

I've started to display my wip on my entry in the thread you created on the Steve Dean forum - it can be viewed there, should anyone wish - or it's featured in several posts so far on my blog. My work's as rough as a badgers backside, I know. But it's been fun doing it, so far.

Sorry if I've rocked the boat, I do wish to take part, but sometimes finding where to post on here can be intimidating.

*You can all boo and hiss at me now, if you like.*

I'll keep checking for replies, and will thank anybody now who points me in the right direction for the discussion thread.

gingerbhoy 
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: fred. on 06 February 2014, 07:59:46 PM
Welcome - the level of banter is high at the minute - perhaps its the weather?

Where you have posted is as good a spot as any to discuss your painting entry - if you want you could create your own thread in the Painting sub-forum, then if you want to show your progress it will all be in one place.

Off to look at your wip shots now.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: fred. on 06 February 2014, 08:04:35 PM
"my new blog - people friendly, no nudity "

That's not quite true is it now....

I think I prefer the painting of the Queen than the bearers. But the extreme contrast can work very well, and really brings out the definition of the sculpting.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 06 February 2014, 08:09:28 PM
I like them all!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 06 February 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Just seen Hertoroi's jumbo in single base entry.

Wooooooooow!
(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)

May be a reason entries are quiet this year! Plus I've a huge batch of 15mm Flames stuff this weekend, then I can get into production mode! :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 07 February 2014, 05:08:11 AM
Well i'm waiting to enter untill i get a chance to make some decent pictures of the stuff that is ready. The dark weather ain't helping...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 07 February 2014, 08:32:30 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 06 February 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Just seen Hertoroi's jumbo in single base entry.

Wooooooooow!
(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)


Isn't it just! Sign of brilliant painting is if you mistake the model for something in a bigger scale. That pachyderm could pass a 15mm or even bigger.  =D> =D> =D>
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Roy on 07 February 2014, 08:54:46 AM
Quote from: fred    12df on 06 February 2014, 08:04:35 PM
"my new blog - people friendly, no nudity "

That's not quite true is it now....

I think I prefer the painting of the Queen than the bearers. But the extreme contrast can work very well, and really brings out the definition of the sculpting.


*compared to the levels of nudity on my old blog, it's relatively prudish  ;D (but you're right, so I've edited my signature lest I offend any visitors lured in with my mistake. Thanks)

Cheers for your thoughts on my painting - I agree with what you've said. I'm hoping to buy in some more Pendraken toys and really give it a good crack at improving my painting. The smoothness of my paint application being of the highest priority.

Sorry Forum - I've got the dreaded man-flu, and I'm less diplomatic than usual  :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 07 February 2014, 08:57:07 AM
Just seen Paulr's entry to the Pre 20th Century Foot class. That's given the judges something to think about!  :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 07 February 2014, 11:33:39 AM
Quote from: gingerbhoy on 06 February 2014, 07:52:08 PM
er, sorry for this but...where do people post if they want to discuss the competition?

I'm working on a little piece - after biting the bullet and agreeing to come on board for the laugh - but there just seems to be that much banter everywhere, I don't know where to post?

As the other chaps have said, you can either post it in this thread as part of the general entry discussion, or feel free to start a WIP thread in the '2014 Painting Comp' board instead. 

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 07 February 2014, 01:29:42 PM
Quote
QuoteJust seen Hertoroi's jumbo in single base entry.

Wooooooooow!
StarStarStarStarStar

Isn't it just! Sign of brilliant painting is if you mistake the model for something in a bigger scale. That pachyderm could pass a 15mm or even bigger.  Applause Applause Applause

Thank you very much guys, I´m glad you like it!

I think I´ll entry an elephant each year! They are very enjoyable to paint!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 08 February 2014, 06:41:35 AM
Draft, another lovely PAC diorama there sir! (*)(*)(*)(*)(*)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:09:47 AM
Brace yourselves dear sirs, i'm about to spew a boatload of ww2 stuff into the enttry threads  :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:41:23 AM
Done!

Had to go back and edit all my entries though, forgot to resize the pictures  ~X( ~X(

Done now and more easy to look now as they fit the pages  ;)

I hope that's ok that i edited them Leon, didn't change anything, just resized them ?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 10 February 2014, 10:42:46 AM
Quote from: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:41:23 AM
Had to go back and edit all my entries though, forgot to resize the pictures  ~X( ~X(

Done now and more easy to look now as they fit the pages  ;)

I hope that's ok that i edited them Leon, didn't change anything, just resized them ?

No problem at all, and the Army entries look excellent!

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:45:45 AM
Thanks!!

OR should that be tanks  :-\ :-\

:D


Little question too, can mounted be motorcycles?  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 10 February 2014, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:45:45 AM
Little question too, can mounted be motorcycles?  :D :D :D :D

I think that was asked in a previous year, and we said they would be better in the 'Single Base' category?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 10:52:54 AM
Done, just added them for the fun of it  :P
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 10 February 2014, 04:53:47 PM
Those are some great entries Peter...

Must start mine ..
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 06:59:43 PM
Good luck!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 10 February 2014, 07:34:24 PM
nice peter  8)

particularly like the paras
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 10 February 2014, 09:02:35 PM
Very nice Peter, some nice entries coming in,


kev

Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 10 February 2014, 09:37:50 PM
Thanks all!

The paras have been painted last month and the month before that, held out on showing them exclusively for the comp!  :D :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 10 February 2014, 11:52:43 PM
Awesome Matt!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 11 February 2014, 06:37:36 AM
Stunning artwork Matt,  :-bd,



kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 February 2014, 06:55:59 AM
Great overnight entries.
This year is going to be really tight!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 11 February 2014, 05:12:29 PM
That flag!!! Stunning work Matt!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Glorfindel on 11 February 2014, 07:24:27 PM
Matt of Munslow - Absolutely superb work.   Jaw dropping sir.

Well done.



Phil
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 11 February 2014, 07:52:30 PM
cheers guys  :-[

just adding my bit to what looks to be a very impressive competition this year. There are some really strong entries early on. But the more entries the better

Lemmy needs to stop playing with his 15mm and Kev stop playing with your 6mm Gauls (or are they mollinary's)  :D

Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 11 February 2014, 08:10:04 PM
 ;D ;D ;D , i'm almost done with Mollinarys Gauls Matt, i'll be back working on an entry or two at the weekend  :D, your going to take some beating with those AWI, seriously great work mate, hope their are more to come,


kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: mollinary on 11 February 2014, 08:11:57 PM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 11 February 2014, 07:52:30 PM
Lemmy needs to stop playing with his 15mm and Kev stop playing with your 6mm Gauls (or are they mollinary's)  :D

Yes they are mine, and if they were eligible they would be a real runner. Kev is doing an amazing job on them!

Mollinary
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 11 February 2014, 08:15:49 PM
Thank's Mollinary, almost done, should have pics on thursday,


kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 February 2014, 09:23:56 PM
Okay, 15s are done, brace yourselves...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: paulr on 11 February 2014, 10:49:33 PM
Quote from: petercooman on 11 February 2014, 05:12:29 PM
That flag!!! Stunning work Matt!

I agree, absolutely stunning flag. Will be trying one for my next regiment of Virginia Contenentials (a good way to show their experience)

Matt, what reference do you have for gold stars and 12 stripes? Would love to include at least one of those in my force to catch out the button counters    ;)

Continental Congress resolved in 1777, "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Nothing on how to lay the stars out and I have come across many variations while trying to sort out flags for my AWI

Still trying to decide if I will include a Guilford flag  :-\
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Subedai on 12 February 2014, 10:16:56 AM
Did a double take on those Continentals, thought at first they were 15's. The grey lining on the white must have taken an age. Lovely stuff, sirrah.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 12 February 2014, 10:27:13 AM
QuoteMatt, what reference do you have for gold stars and 12 stripes? Would love to include at least one of those in my force to catch out the button counters

completely made up mate  :)

looked at some pics on the net and made up something that was doable at this scale. I'm also pretty sure the hat braid shouldn't be there either!


QuoteThe grey lining on the white must have taken an age. Lovely stuff, sirrah.

Thankyou! Not grey lined though. White undercoat, watered down grey paint wash then 3 highlights, light grey, lighter grey then white. I use watered down paint on the highlights so they blend a bit better.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 12 February 2014, 11:29:00 PM
Steam Flunky, couple of superb entries there, WOW!

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 13 February 2014, 08:59:23 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 12 February 2014, 11:29:00 PM
Steam Flunky, couple of superb entries there, WOW!

8)

Indeed, and unusual subject matter too.  :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 14 February 2014, 09:20:51 AM
Just seen Jason's knights in the single base category. Little beauties. That category is really shaping up into what the Duke would describe as "a damn close-run thing".  :-bd :-bd :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Rob on 14 February 2014, 01:16:42 PM
Love the Bavarian Dragoons Steam Flunky  :)

Based in 2 ranks as well, love it.  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: andymac on 14 February 2014, 04:25:30 PM
Things are looking good, some cracking entries.  Keep them coming, it's going to be a hard job judging again this year if this standard continues. :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: The_Shootist on 17 February 2014, 07:12:20 PM
Having problems uploading photos from photo bucket. Help much appreciated.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 17 February 2014, 09:25:16 PM
Quote from: The_Shootist on 17 February 2014, 07:12:20 PM
Having problems uploading photos from photo bucket. Help much appreciated.

I saw the post, but I can't get the link in it to work either unfortunately.  Do you have a direct link to your Photobucket account?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: nikharwood on 17 February 2014, 09:36:20 PM
Quote from: Leon on 17 February 2014, 09:25:16 PM
I saw the post, but I can't get the link in it to work either unfortunately.  Do you have a direct link to your Photobucket account?


I've done them - but there's 5 images, rather than the 2 allowed...

Can you let one of us know which you'd like as your entry & then we can remove the others?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Bishop Lord on 17 February 2014, 10:33:06 PM
Hi,

I've posted mine there's four how do I make into one image has as been done with others? :-\

Leon I replied to PM not sure you got my reply though.

Jason, :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 17 February 2014, 11:39:12 PM
Quote from: Bishop Lord on 17 February 2014, 10:33:06 PM
Hi,

I've posted mine there's four how do I make into one image has as been done with others? :-\

Leon I replied to PM not sure you got my reply though.

Jason, :)

I got the reply, no bother, and I'll get the pics edited for you asap.

8)
Title: Re: Centurion Vehicle Entry!
Post by: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:21:01 PM
AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

That's a thing of beauty. If you're looking to sell it, send me a message!
Title: Re: Vehicles - Entries Only!
Post by: Fenton on 18 February 2014, 09:38:55 PM
Shouldnt that one be in the fantasy and slightly deranged part of the forum which I think is  section 8 of the competition?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 19 February 2014, 01:51:27 PM
Only six entries in the Fantasy topic! C'mon guys...  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: paulr on 19 February 2014, 11:12:46 PM
Kev, an amazing1690s fire base.   :-bd

Inspirational for me as I'm about to do my AWI artillery. What colours did you use on the guns and carriages?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 20 February 2014, 06:35:16 AM
Thank's Paul, 

These are field blue, then field  blue and white mix at 75 percent  blue and 25 white, then apx a 50 percent mix for the highlight.
If your doing red guns i found shadows flesh, then gory red followed by a flat red highlight works well, the barrels are a dry brush of polished gold.
If i can help with anything else let me know,

kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 20 February 2014, 09:08:48 AM
Great job, Kev. How many ball-point pens did you have to wreck to get the cannon-balls?  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 20 February 2014, 10:03:15 AM
 ;D ;D, thanks Herts, i thought about using fishing weights  but these came in the pack, i was only expecting barrels , so a bonus,

kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Matt J on 20 February 2014, 10:34:40 AM
class Kev  8)

the open single base category has some cracking entries
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Bishop Lord on 20 February 2014, 05:35:51 PM
Some really top notch entries but That young Kev chap is certainly  showing how it should be done :'( :)

Jason.
Title: Re: Fantasy & Sci-Fi - Entries Only!
Post by: fsn on 23 February 2014, 05:09:44 PM
Blimey JC, them things are bad enough without them flying!

Nice paint job though.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on 24 February 2014, 04:35:47 PM
wow,stunning Entries on all Fronts  =D> =D>
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: GordonY on 24 February 2014, 05:38:49 PM
Personally I think all these talented painters should have their eyes put out and all their fingers broken. Wouldnt matter they'd still all paint better than me..
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 24 February 2014, 11:18:14 PM
Quoteshould have their eyes put out and all their fingers broken

To have his kneecaps split, and his body burned away;
And his limbs all hacked and mangled, brave Sir Robin!

His head smashed in and his heart cut out
And his liver removed and his bowels unplugged
And his nostrils raped and his bottom burned off
And his pen...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: paulr on 25 February 2014, 03:57:42 AM
Quote from: hetairoi on 24 February 2014, 11:18:14 PM
To have his kneecaps split, and his body burned away;
And his limbs all hacked and mangled, brave Sir Robin!

His head smashed in and his heart cut out
And his liver removed and his bowels unplugged
And his nostrils raped and his bottom burned off
And his pen...

I think that's enough of that....
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Jc on 25 February 2014, 09:29:16 AM
   Thanks for the kind comment fsn,i painted and converted them for my lads bug army (his entry is in this years comp with another bit of his bug army),some cracking paint jobs this year, glad i'm not a judge is all i can say.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 25 February 2014, 10:29:18 AM
Wow, we have a lot of cool entries today!

Fred, very nice centaur unit. How do you did the gap for the dices? I think is awesome!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: petercooman on 25 February 2014, 11:27:30 AM
Leon supplies those through the minibits site:

http://www.minibits.net/Hit-Marker-Dice-Frames-c22/
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 25 February 2014, 03:21:54 PM
What a revelation!  :o

Thankyou so much!!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: toxicpixie on 25 February 2014, 04:03:38 PM
I keep getting tempted by them... I think sometime soon :)

Popped a few entries up, hope to get my winter themed fantasy army up in next day or two as well :)

Not that I think there's a chance, there's some *lovely* entries already!
Title: Re: Foot - 20th Century - Entries Only!
Post by: fsn on 25 February 2014, 08:25:04 PM
Ooooh! Black background! Like it!  Good work Mr 40, and welcome to the forum.

Though in my warped and insufficiently medicated imagination, it's like they're caught in a spotlight and will be closing the show with a chorus of "Three Little Maids from School Are We".
Title: Re: Foot - 20th Century - Entries Only!
Post by: Fenton on 25 February 2014, 08:26:42 PM
Nice work

Maybe its the German version of Wilson, Keppel and Betty
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: blacksmith on 26 February 2014, 09:56:53 AM
I finally posted my entries (vehicles) as I got tired of waiting for the decals I ordered (not to Pendraken).
It is my first time painting 10mm tanks (I'm used to bigger ones) and it is also first time I try pigments.
It's been fun and I wish best of luck to everybody.
Cheers,
Javier
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Fenton on 26 February 2014, 11:13:55 AM
Very nice work  by everyone that has posted their entries so far
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: fsn on 26 February 2014, 11:34:16 AM
Lots of good ideas and some nice photography too.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 February 2014, 11:45:43 AM
I will agree, the standard this year is higher than ever. All but one posts shots are good, 16 shots to get a decent photograph of my Samurai!  :'(
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Techno on 26 February 2014, 11:53:30 AM
I'd just like to thank everybody for making the job of judging SO sodding difficult ! :'( :'( :'(
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: andymac on 26 February 2014, 03:14:06 PM
I think I am going to need a few single malts before I even start to think about allotting my points.   :D

There has definitely been a rise in the standards over the years both in painting and presentation, this year is no exception.

Well done to all and if you have not posted your entry yet hurry as the deadline is getting closer. :)
Title: Re: Open - Single Base - Entries Only!
Post by: fsn on 26 February 2014, 04:51:01 PM
You be drinking Blue Bols Mr Chilly-Arch?
Title: Re: Fantasy & Sci-Fi - Entries Only!
Post by: fsn on 26 February 2014, 04:58:21 PM
 Without the photos Mr Arch, this does appear to be a bad case of Pendraken Tourettes.

:D :P
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: paulr on 26 February 2014, 06:51:46 PM
Quote from: Techno on 26 February 2014, 11:53:30 AM
I'd just like to thank everybody for making the job of judging SO sodding difficult ! :'( :'( :'(
Cheers - Phil

Your welcome  ;) ;) ;D

Congratulations to all who have entered a lot of inspiration for all of us
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 26 February 2014, 07:14:35 PM
Just a reminder folks, please remember that the Entry threads are purely for the Entries.  Any posts discussing the entries need to be done either here or in a new thread please.

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: kev1964 on 27 February 2014, 06:07:05 AM
Wow, some absolutely stunning entries this year, it really shows how good these figures are, a great showcase for 10mm.
Best of luck to everyone, i certainly would not want to judge this.


kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: mollinary on 27 February 2014, 08:24:44 AM
Wow! Where has BH62 been hiding all these years? :o :-\

Mollinary
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Hertsblue on 27 February 2014, 08:31:17 AM
I see the single base category is boiling up nicely. Some superb little stands in there. Glad I'm not a judge!  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Techno on 27 February 2014, 10:55:00 AM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 27 February 2014, 08:31:17 AM
Glad I'm not a judge!  ;)

Good call. Ray.
I'm feeling more and more like Gollum every minute.......Arguing with myself !
"Why is this one better than this one, precious ?"
"We likes this one best.."
"Yes, precious......But what about that one, that one and that one.......and this one ?"
"Good point precious."

AAAAARGH !!!

I'm going to have a severe headache VERY soon.
Cheers - Phil



Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:25:03 AM
Well, I finally managed to take some reasonable photos of my entries today, so am one happy bunny. I learnt how to crop images as well which was cool, but I'm not sure how to re-size some of the images that I posted? If it's a problem, hopefully Leon can help...

I had planned to paint a few more things, but real life got in the way more than I had planned. Well there's always next year :D.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: OldenBUA on 27 February 2014, 11:44:03 AM
Quote from: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:25:03 AM
I'm not sure how to re-size some of the images that I posted?

Resizing is not too difficult. In the first image tag (the img text between square brackets), you can add width= and the width you want (i.e. width=400). Some examples below.

(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/Themes/babylon/images/smflogo.gif)

(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/Themes/babylon/images/smflogo.gif)

(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/Themes/babylon/images/smflogo.gif)

So, just for Steve J, I've switched these. ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: get2grips on 27 February 2014, 11:47:18 AM
Quote from: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:25:03 AM

I had planned to paint a few more things, but real life got in the way more than I had planned. Well there's always next year :D.

Tell me about it.  Two parent's evenings might have scuppered me :(

Hope I can get my fantasy entry finished tonight :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: blacksmith on 27 February 2014, 11:49:15 AM
There are people like me who totally useless with computers. I don't understand why this forum doesn't resize automatically like most do.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:59:57 AM
QuoteResizing is not too difficult. In the first image tag (the img text between square brackets), you can add width= and the width you want (i.e. width=400). Some examples below.

Thanks for the info :). A bit late now as I don't think we can edit our posts on this forum :-\. There used to be a sticky IIRC about posting images, but I couldn't find it. Leon, is this something you chaps could do at a high level so that it is easy to find?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 27 February 2014, 12:31:24 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 27 February 2014, 11:49:15 AM
There are people like me who totally useless with computers. I don't understand why this forum doesn't resize automatically like most do.

I'm not sure either on that, I'll ask Matt if there's a feature we can add to the software.

Quote from: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:59:57 AM
There used to be a sticky IIRC about posting images, but I couldn't find it. Leon, is this something you chaps could do at a high level so that it is easy to find?

There's the User Guide up in the top Forum Info board, but it doesn't really explain the pics properly.  As Oldenbua says, you can resize by adding a width tag to your image, so you would have {img width=400} or {img width=600}, etc. (with the proper brackets and not those funny ones!)

It's never a problem though, I check every post that comes in and edit any pics where necessary.

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: mollinary on 27 February 2014, 12:43:34 PM
The late rush is turning up some amazing stuff - well done everybody!   =D> =D> =D> =D>

Mollinary
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: toxicpixie on 27 February 2014, 12:47:20 PM
On picture editing - thank you Leon, I see you'd edited some of mine back to reasonable size :)

I hadn't spotted the resize tags, will look at that in future!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: OldenBUA on 27 February 2014, 01:13:42 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:59:57 AM
Thanks for the info :). A bit late now as I don't think we can edit our posts on this forum :-\.

You should be able to edit your own posts (up to a certain time?) There's a little icon in the lower righthand corner of your own post. If you click it you go in edit mode. You don't have all the buttons and stuff from the regular editor though, so you have to know what you are doing! But you should be able to add width=xxx to the img tag.

Thanks to Ithoriel, we now also have a 'Modify' button.  :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Ithoriel on 27 February 2014, 01:46:06 PM
Quote from: OldenBUA on 27 February 2014, 01:13:42 PM
You should be able to edit your own posts (up to a certain time?) There's a little icon in the lower righthand corner of your own post. If you click it you go in edit mode. You don't have all the buttons and stuff from the regular editor though, so you have to know what you are doing! But you should be able to add width=xxx to the img tag.

Not sure how long the option to edit remains but it is possible to get back the "buttons and stuff from the regular editor."

Use the paper and pencil icon if you just want to correct spelling mistakes or to add or remove a word but if you want to make major changes you can use the modify button to get back to the normal interface.

Edit and Modify icons shown below so you know what you're looking for :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 27 February 2014, 03:57:07 PM
Am I right in thinking some people are entering the same items in multiple categories? And isn't that trying to take two tricks with one ace?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 04:40:21 PM
QuoteAm I right in thinking some people are entering the same items in multiple categories? And isn't that trying to take two tricks with one ace?

Well, I've taken individual 'stands' from my wargames armies that have been entered into the Open category, and entered them into the appropriate 'single' category; ie Pre-20thC foot. Now I don't see this as a problem. Others may disagree. If it does cause a problem, the judges can let me know and I'll decide what to withdraw.

I'm not a professional painter, just a wargamer that likes his armies to be painted to the best standard I can achieve. I'm not out to win at all costs and lookiing at the standard of entries, I've got more chance of becoming the next Pope! I don't have the time, inclination nor money to create dioramas just for this competition. So for the single categories, I've taken what I think are my best painted units from my standard wargames armies and entered them, just so to showcase what can be achieved in 10mm.

I hope this makes sense as to my approach to this competition?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: fred. on 27 February 2014, 05:21:28 PM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 27 February 2014, 03:57:07 PM
Am I right in thinking some people are entering the same items in multiple categories? And isn't that trying to take two tricks with one ace?

I'm with Steve, I thought it was ok to take stands from an army entry and enter them in individual categories.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 February 2014, 05:28:53 PM
Or in my case vice versa!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 27 February 2014, 05:39:15 PM
I asked that question to Leon when he posted the rules, and he said it's ok.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Womble67 on 27 February 2014, 05:59:06 PM
Hi all i did not wish to cause any offence so I'll  request that Leon takes down my entry in  open army. Its just for fun it don't matter to me but someone else feelings are important so take my open army entry down

take care Andy
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 27 February 2014, 06:30:09 PM
Hi Womle67,

QuoteQuote from: hetairoi on 17 January 2014, 01:11:23 PM
QuoteAnother one: if I do an entry on the Open-Army! category, can I use one or two of these units in order to participate on other categories?

Yes, that's fine, you can enter the same figures in the Army category, and the individual categories.

As I said, you can do it. However, I can't see the sense on posting many entries on the same cathegory...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 27 February 2014, 07:57:22 PM
The same figures can be posted in any of the smaller categories and then again in the Army one as well, no problem at all.  There shouldn't be any duplicates in the smaller base categories, as the genre's don't really overlap at all, unless you entered your Foot in the Single Base category as well?

All of the entries so far have been perfectly acceptable, no worries at all.

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Jc on 28 February 2014, 09:36:48 AM
  Thanks Leon for putting up the bug pics from my photo bucket.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: mollinary on 28 February 2014, 11:58:35 AM
Congrats Hetairoi, a truly beautiful Roman Legion. Basing, composition, painting, conversion, photography, the lot.   Wow, what a competition!
:o

Mollinary
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: hetairoi on 28 February 2014, 12:23:00 PM
Thank you mollinary! Indeed, this year's competition is awesome. I have some favourites... But don't envy the judges...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Genom on 28 February 2014, 12:27:04 PM
It would appear that I've messed up one of my entries and linked the same pics twice. In the vehicle category, my 2nd Stug should be images 3 and 4 (instead of 1 and 2 again) If it can be fixed now that I can't edit it I'd be grateful, if not don't worry, I'm sure there are better things that should be getting worked on.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 28 February 2014, 01:23:18 PM
Quote from: Jc on 28 February 2014, 09:36:48 AM
  Thanks Leon for putting up the bug pics from my photo bucket.

No worries!

Quote from: Genom on 28 February 2014, 12:27:04 PM
It would appear that I've messed up one of my entries and linked the same pics twice. In the vehicle category, my 2nd Stug should be images 3 and 4 (instead of 1 and 2 again) If it can be fixed now that I can't edit it I'd be grateful, if not don't worry, I'm sure there are better things that should be getting worked on.

Done that for you now, no bother at all.

8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: blacksmith on 28 February 2014, 01:29:59 PM
@Herstblue, please where did you get the decals for your PZIII?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: O Dinas Powys on 28 February 2014, 04:15:39 PM
Nah, not Gandlaf  :P

Quote from: Steve J on 27 February 2014, 11:03:05 AM
"Beware the White Wizard!" Merlin or Gandlaf?

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JUZWhyIMa60/Uw8RnKv8wzI/AAAAAAAABg8/-K0Qnwl_XGU/s1600/214+paiting+pics+026.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iodCVgAyU5Y/Uw8RnpnyriI/AAAAAAAABhQ/lXffL0T-Vmg/s1600/214+paiting+pics+030.jpg)

There's only one Charlton Heston, ONE CHARLTON HE-E-E-ES-TON...

:d

=D> :-bd

Where's the sheep  :o X_X
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 28 February 2014, 05:45:06 PM
I realised too late that I had spelt his name incorrectly :-[. Damn, I forgot Charlton Heston as Moses :(. Sadly the sheep are not Pendraken... :'(
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Ithoriel on 28 February 2014, 05:45:48 PM
OK a few entries posted. Not the snowball in the proverbial hot place's chance of winning given the standard on display but just had to take part!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: rooster on 28 February 2014, 10:43:08 PM
Quote from: Ithoriel on 28 February 2014, 05:45:48 PM
OK a few entries posted. Not the snowball in the proverbial hot place's chance of winning given the standard on display but just had to take part!

My feelings exactly, I knew there would be some fantastic entries but I wanted to say I'd entered at least once.

Brad
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: O Dinas Powys on 28 February 2014, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 28 February 2014, 05:45:06 PM
I realised too late that I had spelt his name incorrectly :-[. Damn, I forgot Charlton Heston as Moses :(. Sadly the sheep are not Pendraken... :'(

Here they are in action!  X_X

(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/Meirion_Hopkins/51380022-FCA6-45DC-91D8-353BDB0AC852-725-00000038C15BBE2B_zps9f8692d8.jpg)

Sorry, not a great photo.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: toxicpixie on 28 February 2014, 11:16:03 PM
Love those sheep!

...

...

Wait, that came out wrong ;)  :-\
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 February 2014, 11:17:09 PM
We have a eatery tart waving a scimitar in the open entry! Superb!  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 February 2014, 11:57:17 PM
Nice Raptors!  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: O Dinas Powys on 01 March 2014, 12:03:05 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 28 February 2014, 11:57:17 PM
Nice Raptors!  8)

Thank you  :-[

In by the skin of their teeth...  #:-S
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: paulr on 01 March 2014, 12:21:20 AM
Quote from: O Dinas Powys on 01 March 2014, 12:03:05 AM
Thank you  :-[

In by the skin of their teeth...  #:-S

You had minutes to spare, luxury  :)  ;D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 01 March 2014, 06:58:39 AM
So, 'The Great Raptor Off' begins.

Think your in the lead O Dynas Powys! ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Jc on 01 March 2014, 11:39:20 AM
  The standard this year is again very high,and all on show i would gladly let grace my table. good luck to all who took part.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 11:48:26 AM
Mmm, there was some pretty painting there. The horse and musket entries were better than some 25mm I've seen.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Fenton on 01 March 2014, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 28 February 2014, 11:17:09 PM
We have a eatery tart waving a scimitar in the open entry! Superb!  8)

If you remember the old Miniwars site Will, its the same fella
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 11:52:16 AM
I'm also always struck how the lack of interest in the subject matter makes modern stuff a real test of a fine painter. Just as any idiot can make a nude interesting but a teacup challenges art, so anyone can make hoplites or hussars look good, but an SdKfz 222 sorts out the real ones from the dilletanti.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 11:53:48 AM
Wot, 2, 000 posts and still just a brigadier? >:(
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Techno on 01 March 2014, 01:03:08 PM
499 to go FK. ;)
Cheers - Phil (But still congrats !)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 01:25:43 PM
Well, I'd better let the inner chatterbox out to play, then.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Ithoriel on 01 March 2014, 01:43:33 PM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 01:25:43 PM
Well, I'd better let the inner chatterbox out to play, then.

Please do. We may not often always agree but your posts are never dull!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 01 March 2014, 01:56:19 PM
How quickly can you do it FK? ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: FierceKitty on 01 March 2014, 02:17:07 PM
What have I been doing, under the impression that 2 k was the magic number?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 01 March 2014, 02:21:35 PM
I imagine those next five hundred will tick by quickly.
:D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 05 March 2014, 08:03:15 PM
Well it's 8.02pm and still no announcement on who has won! I'm not sure if I can bear the suspense much longer...
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Leon on 05 March 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 05 March 2014, 08:03:15 PM
Well it's 8.02pm and still no announcement on who has won! I'm not sure if I can bear the suspense much longer...

Apologies for that, it's up now!   :-[
Title: Re: Centurion Vehicle Entry!
Post by: paulr on 05 March 2014, 11:54:05 PM
Quote from: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:21:01 PM
AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

That's a thing of beauty. If you're looking to sell it, send me a message!

FSN right again  :) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Jc on 11 March 2014, 08:21:57 AM
  Complete  change of tack here,but is my mustang the 1st aircraft to be posted in the competition?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Steve J on 11 March 2014, 10:48:25 AM
I think so. I had planned on putting in the Bristol F2B (or whatever it's called) but ran out of time. Next year fingers crossed :D.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion thread!
Post by: Jc on 11 March 2014, 11:14:40 AM
  I thought so, thanks for that, And if you did enter an aircraft next year,and i probably will, then it could turn into quite a competition. I wonder if others might join in as well.